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Old 06-27-2013, 06:51 PM #81
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There is an important point on page 2 of the above article. It says:

Good quality fats and protein are very important.
Those of us who have avoided eating fats all our lives are having greater brain degeneration late in life.
This is because we have been missing the fats needed to make neurotransmitters, cell membranes (the brain of each cell) and hormones.
Whether or not you are afraid of fats, here are some suggestions.
Eat the organic chicken with the skin
and eat duck and chicken eggs including the yolk.
Supplement your foods with cold-water fish oil and coconut oil from the best sources.
Eat 4 teaspoons of coconut oil/day, more if you can, to avoid/cure dementia (see Dr. Mary Newport’s article)
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Here is an excellent article about air travel. I contributed my tips from experience traveling frequently during the early stages of my recovery to this article. The part about seating that reduces visual stimulation is of paramount importance to me.

http://braininjuryselfrehabilitation...al-challenges/
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Default Good article on brain food

Here is a link to an article from brainline.org

Good food you can add to your diet to promote a healthy brain.

http://www.healthybrainforlife.com/a...foods-to-enjoy
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013.

Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines,

Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something.

Therapy I had: vestibular

3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling.

9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms.
I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery.

Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired.
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Default Hormone & TBI

http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2012/...njuries_01.htm
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA
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Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems.

Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention

Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks

Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation.

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More on using hormones to heal brain injury.

Concussion can cause hypopituitarism, neuroendocrine dysfunction, growth hormone deficiency, other hormone deficiency and insufficiency and other endocrine related imbalances that can cause many symptoms that are associated with "brain injury" but are actually caused by endocrine system dysfunction that was caused by the brain injury. It can be treated and with treatment the symptoms will improve or be completely eradicated.

http://www.dcoe.health.mil/MediaCent...sfunction.aspx

http://www.dcoe.health.mil/Content/N...rence_Card.pdf

http://www.dcoe.health.mil/Content/N...mendations.pdf

http://www.dcoe.health.mil/Content/N...ing_Slides.pdf
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Didn't see this listed. Includes a series of videos on TBI basics, brain injury causes and effects, other acquired brain injury, and practical advice for coping.

http://www.braininjury101.org/
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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Here's scientific evidence why everyone needs sleep to heal.

While you sleep, your brain is able to clean itself out of toxins and other things that it needs to.

http://news.sciencemag.org/brain-beh...te-brainwasher


I speculate that there are more things it needs to clean out after a concussion, which may be why people recovering from a concussion are so tired! And why it's such a good idea to rest when your body tells you that you need to.
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA
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Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems.

Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention

Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks

Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation.

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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA
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Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems.

Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention

Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks

Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation.

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Hormone imbalance caused by concussion. Neuroendocrine dysfunction caused by concussion. etc.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/ar...ne-deficiency/

http://www.dcoe.mil/content/Navigati...ing_Slides.pdf

http://www.dcoe.mil/content/navigati...mendations.pdf

http://www.tbi-research.org/neurotrauma09kreber.pdf
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